Surayyo Pulatova has extensive professional experience in strengthening women's rights and opportunities, working in the Women's Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan. She is currently representing Uzbekhydroenergo JSC, where she has been working for more than four years as an Advisor to the Chairman of the Board on improving the efficiency of educational activities and ensuring compliance with legislation on the state language. Ms.

Dilfuza Zakirova is the Country Director of ACTED in Uzbekistan. With over 15 years of experience in international development, Ms. Zakirova has made significant contributions to strengthening the role of civil society organizations, promoting good governance, and advancing gender equality in Uzbekistan. ACTED in Uzbekistan where Ms. Zakirova has a long term managerial experience implemented a number of projects aimed at capacity building and empowerment of local civil society organizations, protecting the economic and social rights of women, and preventing Gender-Based Violence.